Generating Interest in STEM through Hands-On Activities Susan G. Nelson, CMP, CAE Executive Director, SeaPerch Program.

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Generating Interest in STEM through Hands-On Activities Susan G. Nelson, CMP, CAE Executive Director, SeaPerch Program

Current Situation Source: NSF “Science and Engineering Indicators 2010”

Based on a book Curriculum designed in 2003 by MIT Funded by ONR as part of the NNRNE AUVSI Foundation will manage program One Solution-SeaPerch

What Is SeaPerch? SeaPerch is an educational TOOL SeaPerch is fun and HANDS-ON SeaPerch is a CURRICULUM SeaPerch teaches STEM SeaPerch TRAINS teachers SeaPerch Focuses on DIVERSITY SeaPerch can CHANGE kids’ MINDS SeaPerch GIVES BACK SeaPerch can help find the NEXT GENERATION of STEM Professionals for the Navy and beyond

Students learn design and engineering principles by building an underwater ROV (Sea Perch) and participating in a Culminating Event/Design Competition or Showcase – Fun, educational, challenging – Varying levels of sophistication allow broad appeal – Integrates engineering & technology into the classroom – Introduces maritime, robotics, STEM careers into the classroom Programs

Basic Curriculum Ship and Sub Design Buoyancy Displacement Motor Movement Soldering Vectors Circuits and Switches Ergonomic Design Depth Measurement Biological Sampling Attenuation of Light

National Science Education Content Standards (Grades 5-8) Science as Inquiry (8ASI ) – Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry (8ASI1) – Understandings about scientific inquiry (8ASI2) Physical Science (8BPS ) – Motions and Forces (8BPS2 ) – Transfer of energy (8BPS3 ) Earth and space science (8DESS ) – Structure of the earth system (8DESS1 ) Science and Technology (8EST ) – Abilities of technological designs (8EST1 ) – Understanding about science and technology (8EST2 )

National Science Education Content Standards (Grades 9-12) Science as Inquiry (12ASI) – Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry (12ASI1) – Understandings about scientific inquiry (12ASI2) Physical Science (12BPS) – Motions and Forces (12BPS4) – Conservation of energy and increase in disorder (12BPS5) – Interactions of energy and matter (12BPS6 ) Science and Technology (8EST) – Abilities of technological designs (12EST1 ) – Understanding about science and technology (12EST2) History and Nature of Science (12GHNS) – Science as a human endeavor (12GHNS1 ) – Nature of scientific knowledge (12GHNS2 ) – Historical perspectives (12GHNS3 )

Delivery Methods In-School Curriculum After School Programs Out-of-School (Scouts, 4H, Boys & Girls Clubs Sea Cadets) School clubs Summer Camps

Kit Components PVC Pipe Wire Small motors Film canisters Wax Switches Small Propellers Circuit Board components Other items

Cost Cost of Kits $124 per individual SeaPerch Kits $194 per Teacher Tool Kit Sources of Funding (Ideas) School District Parents (Lab Fees, Club Fees) Grants or local corporate sponsorship (based on what efforts the local schools, teachers, parents wish to undertake)

Culminating Event Takes what they learn to the next level Encourages team spirit Fosters an end-goal Rewards creativity Rewards sportsmanship, spirit and presentation skills

SeaPerch Challenge  Vehicle Performance – Maneuvering (obstacle course) – Recovery – Advanced Recovery  Innovative Design – $20 budget for design enhancement (optional)  Team Presentations – Student team oral poster presentation on the design and engineering process, lessons learned, teamwork experience

Hands on learning Existing/enhanced curriculum Mentors No-Cost Teacher Training Websites Simplified & affordable design Kit Fulfillment Introduces career discussions Scalable for various ages Fun, educational and challenging Allows one project to be used many ways Gives ALL students a chance Low cost per student Less time for teachers to develop materials Teachers are trained and supported Kits and supplies support Marketing/PR support FeaturesBenefits

SeaPerch Mission Candidates PursuitInterestAwareness Interest Pursuit SeaPerch Robotics, Underwater Robotics, Maritime Engineering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers Formal Curriculum Informal Programs Undergraduate Education (STEM) Masters/ PhD (STEM) Masters/ PhD (NA/ME) SeaPerch Participation Education (Apply/ Graduate) Internships (e.g., CISD) Grants, Scholarships Post-doctoral Positions Careers Public at Large Potential Candidates

SUCCESS IS IN THE NUMBERS

Program Assessment Short Term: Pre and Post Student Assessments Teacher Evaluations Long Term: Longitudinal Study

Mentoring Engineer/Professional in the classroom Share career experiences Assist teacher with the build Assist students with troubleshooting Wiring/Soldering Days Reinforce concepts teacher has taught

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